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The Instagram Stories - Social Media News

Daniel Hill, The Instagram Stories - Social Media News, YouTube, TikTok, Social Media News | Focusing on Instagram, Threads

The ultimate destination for the latest in social media news, focusing on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Threads, and Edits. The show features exclusive audio clips from the voices behind the platforms, giving updates and insider insights. Whether you"re a creator, marketer, or social media enthusiast, stay ahead of the curve and on top of social media news with "The Instagram Stories - Social Media News". Instagram and the Glyph are trademarks of Instagram, LLC in the U.S. and other countries. The

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00:10:50

Instagram Updates: Instagram's CEO on Paid Tiers &...

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2026/10/05

Welcome to The Instagram Stories! In this episode, Daniel Hill breaks down the latest Instagram updates from the Head of Instagram, Adam Mosseri's weekly Ask Me Anything. We tackle pressing questions like whether the platform is switching to paid tiers (spoiler: it's staying free, supported by ads!), the status of the Edits app for desktop, and how to reset your Instagram algorithm if you're tired of your current feed. Daniel also shares Adam Mosseri's insights on how posting trial Reels affects

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00:08:10

Instagram Strategy: AI Assistant, Live Stream Boost &...

The Instagram Stories - Social Media News ·

2026/10/01

Sharpen your Instagram strategy with the latest updates, including Meta's new AI assistant in the Edits app. This episode dives into how this powerful tool analyzes your Instagram account data, offering personalized suggestions on what's trending, why certain videos performed well, and even ideas for hooks, captions, and trending audio. Daniel shares his own test, where the AI accurately identified a too-long hook in one of his videos, highlighting its actionable feedback. A clip from the Instagram

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00:12:20

Meta One Subscription, Edits+ Cloud Storage, Threads...

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2026/09/22

Meta introduces its "Meta One" unified subscription tier and previews the upcoming "Edits+" feature. Threads launches new podcast integration tools, Instagram’s head explains algorithm controls, and growth strategist Maral Sattar shares tips for turning podcast content into engaging social clips.In this episode of The Instagram Stories, host Daniel Hill breaks down the latest platform updates and social media strategies:Meta One Launch: Meta bundles individual subscription plans across Facebook,

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00:11:31

Instagram Algorithm Decoded: Long-Form Content,...

The Instagram Stories - Social Media News ·

2026/09/14

In this episode of The Instagram Stories - Social Media News, host Daniel Hill breaks down Instagram Head Adam Mosseri's latest Q&A insights, addressing long-form video plans, account handle impacts, and algorithm updates. Plus, creator Bailey shares a step-by-step tutorial on using the Edits app to streamline video workflow.Are Reels getting replaced by long-form video? Does your Instagram handle actually impact your reach? On this episode of The Instagram Stories - Social Media News, host

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00:12:54

Meta Muse AI Personal Assistant, Instagram Profile...

The Instagram Stories - Social Media News ·

2026/09/11

In this episode of The Instagram Stories - Social Media News, host Daniel Hill breaks down major updates across Meta, Instagram, and YouTube. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg introduces "Muse," a new 24/7 personal AI assistant designed to tackle real-world tasks, manage schedules, and automate workflows. Plus, Instagram Head Adam Mosseri shares two big updates: a new profile feature that allows you to add tagged posts directly to your main grid, and part two of his deep dive into how Instagram's ranking

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00:12:28

Creator Economy Live Takeaways: Brand Deals, Creator...

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2026/09/08

In this episode of The Instagram Stories - Social Media News, host Daniel Hill shares five key insights from the Creator Economy Live conference in Manhattan. On the creator side, learn why reliability drives repeat brand partnerships, how to handle underperforming posts, and why reaching out to past clients unlocks quick revenue. For brand marketers, the episode highlights strategies for keeping long-term creator collaborations fresh and methods for spotting genuine audience engagement.Discover

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00:12:24

Algorithm Deep Dive: Instagram Ranking, YouTube...

The Instagram Stories - Social Media News ·

2026/09/03

In this episode of The Instagram Stories - Social Media News, host Daniel Hill breaks down how content ranking actually works across Instagram and YouTube. First, we examine Adam Mosseri's insights on why Instagram ranks content, how separate algorithms power Stories and Reels, and what controls users have over their feeds. Then, we dive into YouTube's recommendation system with Senior Director Todd Beaupré and Creator Liaison René Richie to explain how YouTube pulls content for individual viewers

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00:09:24

Why You Can't Put Links in Instagram Captions and...

The Instagram Stories - Social Media News ·

2026/08/31

In this episode of The Instagram Stories - Social Media News, host Daniel Hill breaks down Instagram Head Adam Mosseri's recent Ask Me Anything session. We dive into the most anticipated desktop updates, clarify the real reason why clickable links are restricted in post captions, and explore whether brands face different rules on the platform than individual creators.Plus, we examine practical growth strategies to increase your post reach, best practices for testing content with trial reels, and

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00:09:02

Get More Reach on Instagram Through a Collab Post

The Instagram Stories - Social Media News ·

2026/08/10

When you create content with someone, you can post it as a "collab" - meaning it appears in both of your follower's feeds, and you can both respond to comments and see the analytics to know how it performs. The Head of Instagram explains how collab posts work, along with answers about using a logo or a photo as a profile picture, changing the order of posts on your Instagram grid, and translated posts into other languages.Links: The Instagram Stories - Video Version (YouTube) Leave a

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00:12:12

Will Adding Multiple Captions to Instagram Carousels...

The Instagram Stories - Social Media News ·

2026/07/28

The Head of Instagram answers questions weekly, and on this show, I dissect the answers. On today's episode, we break down who can see what on Instagram - if someone can tell you viewed their profile, if there's a way to know who saved and shared your post or Reel, and if someone sends you a DM you haven't accepted yet, if they can tell you read it. We'll also get in to some reach related questions, including if having multiple captions on a carousel will boost reach, and if carousels are still

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00:12:11

Get the Chronological Instagram Experience Back with...

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2026/07/22

People say all the time how much they wish Instagram could go back to the way it was before the algorithm - back when things were chronological and you saw content from only the people you chose to follow. Instagram lets you do that with the "Following" feed. Also you can remove an Instagram follower without them knowing, and Instagram added the ability to replace the audio on any of your existing posts.Links: Creator Live East event - July 29th - NYC (Register) - Use code "INSTASTORIESPOD20" for

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00:12:12

Advice For When You're Not Adding Followers on Instagram

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2026/07/20

On Mondays we dive into what the Head of Instagram shared on his weekly Ask Me Anything videos. This week he answers a bunch of questions about Reach, including if removing unwanted followers will help and if turning your account to private temporarily then back to public will help. Links: Creator Live East event - July 29th - NYC (Register) - Use code "INSTASTORIESPOD20" for 20% off! Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts Connect with me on Instagram: @danielhillmedia Connect

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00:11:03

Instagram Adds Series and Translations Plus Using...

The Instagram Stories - Social Media News ·

2026/07/17

Instagram adds the ability to make a Series, linking videos together, and additional languages that videos can automatically be translated into. The Edits team adds custom font support, lyrics as captions, and the ability to search for effects. In the strategy portion of the episode, we get into how to grow long form YouTube by using YouTube Shorts. Links: Instagram Adds Translations (Instagram) Instagram Adds Series (Instagram) Edits Adds Custom Fonts Support, Lyrics as Captions and Search for

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00:10:41

Instagram Turns Off the Ability To Use AI With Public...

The Instagram Stories - Social Media News ·

2026/07/14

Good news - Meta has removed the ability to use AI modify anyone's publicly available Instagram photos! Also the Head of Instagram answers questions about the new AI tools, how to increase reach globally, and how long the shelf life of a Reel is in the recommendations. Links: The Instagram Stories - Social Media News - VIDEO VERSION!!! My new YouTube Show! (YouTube) Instagram: Meta removes Instagram’s AI remix option (SocialMediaToday) Check out my new YouTube Show! (YouTube) Links:

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00:11:25

Instagram Lets Anyone Generate AI Images From Your...

The Instagram Stories - Social Media News ·

2026/07/09

Major update - I have launched a video version of this show! In today's episode, Meta rolled out their latest AI updates but that included the ability for anyone to generate any AI images from anyone's Instagram posts. If you don't want that, I explain how to prevent it by going into the Instagram settings. Additionally the YouTube team has updates for Shorts and Account Status, and the Edits app has the ability to put images and text behind you using layers. Links: The Instagram Stories - Social

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00:10:43

Instagram Rolls Out Muse Image AI and Edits Gets...

The Instagram Stories - Social Media News ·

2026/07/07

The Meta team announced Muse Image, the company’s first image generation model from Meta Superintelligence Labs. Also the Edits team added the ability to automatically generate bilingual captions, and the Head of Instagram explains how to create a shared collection. In the strategy section of the episode, we get into the value of cross-posting Reels to Facebook and how to use YouTube Shorts to create an engaged community. Links: Meta: Introducing Muse Image: Image Generation Built for Your World

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00:12:51

YouTube Adds Google Profile Pages for Creators

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2026/07/01

Google adds Search Profiles for creators who have over 100,000 followers, YouTube posts get music, and the YouTube team explains how to get started with YouTube Shorts. Also the Threads team has been improving live chats, and the Head of Instagram explains how to handle a post that doesn't perform well - should you take it down and repost it immediately, or leave it up? If you are interested in sponsoring the show, send me a DM! I'd love to chat. @danielhillmedia Links: YouTube: Google Search

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00:12:52

Instagram Testing More Ways to Access Your Algorithm

The Instagram Stories - Social Media News ·

2026/06/30

If you find this show valuable or helpful, would you mind leaving a review? It doesn't cost anything and it's greatly appreciated. Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts Today on the show, the Head of Instagram answers questions like "how do I find the setting to add more captions to the carousel?", "how do I know when someone specific posts?" and "do you ever just stop adding features to Instagram and Edits?" Links: Instagram: Testing More Ways to Access Your Algorithm (Instagram)

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00:12:26

Meta's New Smart Glasses and a Guide to YouTube's Ask...

The Instagram Stories - Social Media News ·

2026/06/25

The CEO of Meta, Mark Zuckerburg, announced Meta Ray-Bans - without the Ray-Bans - for $80 cheaper. Also Rene Ritchie from the YouTube Creator Insider team explains how to use the AI tool Ask Studio, and the Head of Instagram explains how long to wait before posting your next video. Links: Meta: New Smart Glasses (Instagram) YouTube: Ask Studio - Getting Started Guide for Creators (YouTube) Instagram: How Long to Wait Before Posting the Next Video? (Instagram) Instagram: How to Turn Viewers into

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00:11:57

Instagram Adds Multiple Captions to Carousels and...

The Instagram Stories - Social Media News ·

2026/06/23

The Head of Instagram announced on Threads that the Instagram app is now available for Samsung TVs. Also, the Instagram team announced on Friday that carousels now support multiple captions - so you can make one caption per slide. In today's episode, the Head of Instagram answers questions about Reach, Engagement, Stories, and short form vs. long form video. Links: Instagram: App Now Available on Samsung TVs (Threads) Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts Connect with me on Instagram:

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